Town Clerk
2024 Elections and Town Meeting Calendar
Essex Annual Town Meeting | Location | Date & Time |
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Last Day to Register to Vote @ Town Meeting | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Apr. 26, 2024 by 5p |
ESSEX ANNUAL TOWN MEETING | Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St | May 6, 2024 @ 6:45p |
Essex Annual Town Election | Location | Date & Time |
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Last Day to Register to Vote | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Apr. 26, 2024 by 5p |
Early In-Person Voting | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | May 6, 2024 - May 9, 2024, 8a - 1p |
Last day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot* | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | May 6, 2024 by 5p |
ELECTION DAY | Essex Public Safety Building, 11 John Wise Ave | May 13, 2024, 7a - 8p |
May 13, 2024 Sample Town Election Ballot
State Primary Election | Location | Date & Time |
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Last Day to Register to Vote | Town Hall 3rd Floor or online | Aug. 24, 2024 by 5pm |
In-Person Early Voting | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Aug. 24, 2024 8a -12p, Aug. 26-29, 2024 8a-1p |
Last Day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot* | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Aug. 26, 2024 |
ELECTION DAY | Essex Public Safety Bldg, 11 John Wise Ave | Sept, 3, 2024, 7a - 8p |
General Election (Presidential Election) | Location | Date & Time |
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In-Person Early Voting | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Oct. 19, 2024, 8a -12p; Oct. 21-24 8a-1p; Oct. 28-Oct 31 8a-1p & Nov. 1 8a- 1p |
Last Day to Register to Vote | Town Hall, 3rd floor or online** | Oct. 24, 2024 |
Last Day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot* | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Oct. 29, 2024 |
ELECTION DAY | Essex Public Safety Bldg, 11 John Wise Ave | Nov. 5, 2024, 7a - 8p |
Essex Fall Town Meeting (STM) | Location | Date & Time |
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Last Day to Register to Vote @ Town Meeting | Town Clerk's Office, 30 Martin St | Nov. 8, 2024 by 5p |
ESSEX FALL TOWN MEETING (STM) | Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St. | Nov. 18, 2024 @ 6:45 |
Vote by Mail*
Applications to vote by mail must be renewed yearly. Since 2024 is a federal election year, the state of MA will be sending out Vote by Mail applications to all registered voters in advance of the March 2024 Presidential Primary election. On that application, you can choose which election(s) you want to get a mailed ballot for or you can choose all elections which would also include the annual town election. Alternatively, you can apply online via the link below.
*Apply Online for a Vote by Mail Ballot (for the 2024 elections, only apply on or after January 1, 2024)
Visit the Voting Information, Election Ballots and Results and Town Meeting links for further information.
Mission Statement:
The Town of Essex Clerk’s office, being a gateway into the community, has a goal to provide exceptional service to the public. The Town Clerk serves as guardian to vital records (births, marriages and deaths) occurring in the Town as well as valuable municipal records.
The Town Clerk is responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate systems for the duties set forth in the Town Bylaws, Massachusetts General Laws and any other tasks assigned to this office that assist in continuing the smooth operation and furthering the beautification, safety and vitality of this community.
Other duties of this Office include:
- Planning and posting Town Meetings, management, recording minutes and sending Bylaw changes to the Attorney Generals office for review and approval.
- All public meeting notices, postings and agendas of local boards and committees.
- Essex Shellfish Licenses (Clams, Sea Worms and Eels).
- Issuance and maintenance of records for Business Certificates (necessary for businesses operating in town under a d/b/a).
- Dog license registration.
- Maintenance of Voter Lists and Registrations.
- Planning and managing elections and certifying poll results.
- Maintenance of Census files.
- Administration and records of oaths of office to town officials.
- The Town Clerk also serves as that Parking Clerk and handles the processing and appeals of all violations.
- Processing and appeal of non-criminal dispositions (bylaw and other civil violations).
- Public Records Access Officer
We welcome you to contact our office or stop in for further information. Please click on the Town Clerk's name below to email us!
Staff Contacts
Name | Title |
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Marie E. Felzani | Town Clerk |